ADVANCED YIDDISH CLASS

at Workmen’s Circle

 9 Wed evenings, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., starting Oct 14

This course will cover some of Yiddish literature's best authors, including but not limited to: Sholem Aleykhem, I.B. Singer, and Sholem Asch.  Readings will be in Yiddish; English translations will be made available whenever possible to reduce excessive dictionary work. Discussions will be primarily in Yiddish with allowance for English when necessary. Fluency in reading required with an interest in developing greater speaking capacities.  Curriculum will include grammar instruction in context of reading materials.  Purchase of some books may be required.   

You can find information on how to register, about our Tuesday eve Beginner and Intermediate classes, and biographies of our instructors and information at http://workmenscircleboston.org/yiddish-classes or by calling 617 566-6281  The tuition rate for the 9 classes is $199; special rate for young adults under 30 years old: $150. 

 The Workmen’s Circle, located at 1762 Beacon Street, Brookline, is a multigenerational community, as well as an arts and culture center, where Jewish identity is rooted in cultural heritage and the pursuit of a better world.  Other Yiddish offerings include conversation groups, a monthly Yiddish sing, a Yiddish community chorus, Klezmer jams, and more!